About Universal Music India Private Limited
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Universal Music India Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Universal International Music Bv, Netherlands. It operates in the business support services segment of the business services sector. It was incorporated on 14 October 1945 and has been in existence for over 81 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U32300MH1945PTC004579. Its GSTIN is 27AAACP1985C1ZJ (Maharashtra). The company holds 5 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹6.91 Cr. It is led by directors including Sanujeet Bhujabal (Managing Director) and Devraj Sugata Sanyal.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 201 2nd Floor Vibgyor Towers Plot No. C – 62 Block G BKC Road Bandra (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400051.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹698.67 Cr, a growth of 9% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹46.6 Lakh (net margin 0.1%) and EBITDA of ₹17.74 Cr (EBITDA margin 2.5%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 38% over three years and 34% over five years.
The company has about 80 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries and 1 joint venture.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Universal Music Group. Court records list 55 cases involving the company, including 36 filed by the company and 19 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 3 deals on record (1 convertible or debt financing, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1,077.67 Cr; the latest was in April 2025. The company has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2022, listing 4 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website universalmusic.com.
Company details
Contact details
Universal Music India Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is universalmusic.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered Address201 2nd Floor Vibgyor Towers Plot No. C – 62 Block G BKC Road Bandra (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400051
- IndustryBusiness Services, Business Support Services
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Universal Music India operates one associated brand: Universal Music Group. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| Recorded music, publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content are provided globally. | universalmusic.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Universal Music India is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Universal Music India Private Limited
FY 2024 filings availableUniversal Music India Private Limited reported revenue of ₹698.67 Cr (up 9% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over five years, including 9% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 62% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹17.74 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹46.6 Lakh | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | 2.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Universal Music India Private Limited
Universal Music India has 3 current directors and 11 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Devraj Sugata Sanyal Also directs: TM Ventures Private Limited, Virgin Records India Private Limited, Twisted Entertainment (M) Private Limited and 3 more | Director | 26 May 2011 | 15 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Amita Rajeev Karia | Director | 20 Jun 2025 | 1 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Sanujeet Bhujabal Also directs: TM Ventures Private Limited, Phonographic Performance Limited, Virgin Records India Private Limited and 2 more | Managing Director | 01 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
Auditor
Universal Music India Private Limited is audited by M S K A & Associates for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M S K A & Associates | FY 2024 | 105047W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Universal Music India Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Deals & funding
Universal Music India Private Limited has 3 deals on record (1 convertible or debt financing, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1,077.67 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Deals on record (2 of 3)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Mar 2016 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Universal International Music BV, Universal Music Bv Seller: Universal International Finance B V, Universal Music Trading Company B V |
| Aug 2010 | Funding round | ₹152.67 Cr | Investors: Universal Music Trading Company B V |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Universal Music India Private Limited has 55 court cases on record: 36 filed by Universal Music India, 19 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 52 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 44 | 15 | 3 |
| District courts | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 55)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Bombay High Court | Court case (NMCD) | Filed against the company by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. and 3 Ors. and 1 other | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (COMIP) | Filed against the company by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. and 3 Ors. and 1 other | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Trimurti Films Pvt.Ltd and 6 Ors and 3 others | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
Universal Music India Private Limited has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2022, listing 4 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (4 of 4)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Trelion Business Solutions Private Limited | |||
| Lex Orbis | |||
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| Vijay Vallabh Hosiery Factory |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Universal Music India has 2 subsidiary companies and 1 joint venture. This group structure data is as of FY 2024. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
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| TM Ventures Private Limited | U74994MH2020PTC349247 | |
| Universal Music Publishing Private Limited | U92100MH1999PTC118222 |
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Employees & EPFO
Universal Music India Private Limited has a workforce of 80 employees on its EPFO records as of Sep 20, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Universal Music India has 5 GST registrations: 2 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACP1985C1ZJ | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 06AAACP1985C1ZN | Haryana | Active | 27 Oct 2023 |
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Recent activity
Universal Music India Private Limited has 23 board changes on record since 2001: 13 appointments and 10 cessations. The latest: Amita Rajeev Karia was appointed as Director on 20 Jun 2025.
14 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Universal Music India is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in business support services, within the business services industry. It was incorporated on 14 October 1945 (81+ years old) and is registered under CIN U32300MH1945PTC004579.
Universal Music India has 3 current directors:
- Sanujeet Bhujabal - Managing Director
- Devraj Sugata Sanyal - Director
- Amita Rajeev Karia - Director
The latest financial statements of Universal Music India on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Universal Music India is 27AAACP1985C1ZJ, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 5 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 06AAACP1985C1ZN (Haryana).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Universal Music India is U32300MH1945PTC004579. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Universal Music India has 55 court cases on record: 36 filed by the company and 19 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Universal Music India was incorporated on 14 October 1945, making it 81+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Universal Music India has 3 deals on record (1 convertible or debt financing, 1 funding round, 1 secondary share transfer), with disclosed funding of ₹1,077.67 Cr; the latest was in April 2025.
Amita Rajeev Karia was appointed as Director on 20 Jun 2025. Stuart George Harris Mauchline ceased to be Director on 16 Apr 2025. Alok Sudhir Kumar Gupta ceased to be Director on 01 Apr 2024. Universal Music India has 23 board changes on record in total.
Universal Music India has 3 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2018 and 2022, listing 4 overdue payments to 4 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 10 Aug 2022.
Universal Music India can be reached through the website universalmusic.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.